Private William Leonard
Service Number 10689
Campaign:
World War 1
Died:
18.5.1915
2SG
KIA Aged 36
Born Driven Hall, Barrhead, son of Francis (agricultural labourer) & Ellen Clifford Leonard, resident of 19 Alice Street,
Paisley. Widow, Jane Walker Leonard & 2 children resident of 19 Alice Street, Paisley. Formerly employed with Babcock & Wilcox. Re-enlisted Scots Grays, 3rd September 1914, and transferred to the S.G.
Commemorated Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. Panels 3 & 4
Memorial(s):
| Country | Location | Name of Memorial | Campaign | Names | Date(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | In town centre Junction of Gilmour Street and Moss Street Paisley Renfrew Strathclyde PA1 1BZ | Paisley War Memorial | World War 1 |
William Leonard | 18-5-1915 | View |
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